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5 Motifs That Feel Like Japanese Summer
In this issue, we introduce five motifs that make you feel the summer in Japan, and suggest recommended items associated with each.

Japan’s Traditional Sparklers: The Behind-the-Scenes Story
Discover the quiet beauty of Japan’s traditional sparklers, senko-hanabi, handheld fireworks.

What Is Ukiyo-e? A Look into Japan’s Iconic Woodblock Print Art
Explore the beauty of ukiyo-e, from Edo-era art history to home goods inspired by Hokusai and Utamaro.

Street Eats & Summer Beats: Your Guide to Japan’s Festival Yatai
Explore Japan’s summer festivals through yatai, vibrant food stalls serving takoyaki, kakigori, and more with festive flair.

Mindful Moments: Crafting Calm with the Five Senses
Reconnect with your five senses with Japanese tableware and decor that brings calm to your everyday life.

Explore the history, design, and cultural meaning behind Japanese fans, icons of tradition, performance, and craft.

Discover eight traditional Japanese patterns that are used in kimonos, crafts, and more, plus insights on their meanings.

A Modern Tokyo Family’s Life in a Traditional Japanese House
Learn how a Tokyo family transformed a 100-year-old kominka into a modern and traditional dream home.

12 Japanese Lucky Charms and Their Meanings
Uncover the meanings of 12 Japanese lucky charms and discover gifts that celebrate the beauty of their symbolic designs.

Inside Chashitsu: The Japanese Tea Room
Discover the essence of the Japanese tea room, where silence, design, and ritual create a serene retreat.

How Ramen Bowl Design Works: Exhibition Visit
Explore the “Art of the RAMEN Bowl” exhibit and discover how design and culture shape Japan’s beloved noodle dish.

The Surprising History of Yoshoku: Japanese Western Food
Explore 5 yoshoku dishes that reinvented Western food with a twist of Japanese flair and surprising backstories.

Unraveling "Zen Gardens": The Art of Japanese Serenity
Discover the artistry of "Zen gardens," where nature, philosophy, and tradition shape spaces for reflection and peace.

The Art of Keinen Bika: How Japanese Crafts Age Gracefully
Discover keinen bika, how Japanese crafts like ceramics and lacquerware grow more beautiful with time, wear, and care.

Cherry Blossom Gifts to Brighten Your Spring
Cherish the fleeting charm of sakura with gifts that bring Japan’s springtime poetry into daily life.





